Park Worker - Belmont Lake State Park; Mail Center

Position: Park Worker 3 - Belmont Lake State Park (Mail Center)
Duties Description Under the general supervision of higher-level personnel, the Park Worker 3 will:

• Collects and distributes mail from the Post Office and interoffice mail from the parks.

• Prepares and ships all envelopes and packages, (USPS, Fed Ex, UPS, Amazon Etc.).

• Orders office supplies for the Regional Stock Room, and toner cartridges for the parks and facilities.

• Keeps a current and accurate inventory of all products in the Regional Stock Room.

• Handles copy requests from the parks and facilities.

• Performs switchboard duties when needed.

• Fuels and maintains fleet cleanliness, supplies and general maintenance.

• Ensures all vehicles are clean and free of debris.

• Performs routine checks on tires, brakes and fluid levels.

• Drives State vehicles for various Parks events.

• Transports staff and authorized passengers between locations.

• Maintain accurate logs of routes, mileage and fuel management.

• Adhere to the agency's Code of Conduct policy and ensure compliance with all guidelines, policies, and procedures in daily tasks.

• Other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications One year of experience in the operation and/or maintenance of a park, historic site, golf course, or recreational facility;
OR - One year of experience in any of the following fields:

• Law enforcement or security

• Firefighting

• Emergency Medical Services

• Environmental education or stewardship

• Natural resources management (e.g., forest management, wildlife management/preservation)

• Historic preservation or interpretation

• Landscaping or grounds maintenance
OR - One year of military service in any branch of the United States Armed Forces;
OR - Thirty (30) semester credit hours of college-level coursework from an accredited college or university*;
OR - Completion of a two-year technical/trades school program;
OR - Two years of experience as a trade assistant working under the direct supervision of a skilled tradesperson.

* Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States or its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. This information can be found at http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

Candidates are responsible for the evaluation fee.

Reassignment

Qualifications:

Current NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Employees only, with at least one year of permanent or contingent-permanent qualifying service as a Park Worker 3.

Additional Comments OPERATING NEEDS:

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license that allows the candidate to legally operate a motor vehicle in New York State as a term and condition of employment.

• Ability to adhere to traffic laws and company policies, often monitored by GPS/telematics.

• Must be physically able to perform medium labor and have the ability to lift 50 pounds.

LOCATION PAY:
The hiring rate will be the sum of the statutory hiring rate for CSEA Grade 9 ($42,641) and the Downstate Adjustment ($4,000). The job rate will be the sum of the statutory job rate ($52,413) and the Downstate Adjustment ($4,000).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The CSEA contracts allow for salary protection for seasonal / hourly employees who are appointed to permanent graded positions with lower hiring rates under certain circumstances. We encourage OPRHP seasonal / hourly applicants to check in with your Regional Business Office Administrator to inquire about the potential impact on your salary. As a permanent graded employee, you will be eligible for regular salary / performance advances (i.e. salary increases).

BENEFITS:
Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including:

Paid Time Off:

• CSEA: 44 days - 13 vacation days, 13 sick days, and 5 personal leave days, 13 holidays

Health Care Benefits:

• Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs

• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost

Additional Benefits:

• New York State…